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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
LOCAL NEW $.
TILE WEATHER.

The following are the indications for
,.,l twelve hours as reported 10y the sig
saI service bureau, " ashington, ID. g.,
today For Maryland, the District OF
Columbia, and Virginia, fair weather,
stationary temperature, northwcsterly
viuds
Thernometet at THE CAPITAL office
Il noon to-day stood 340.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29

The County Commissioners met to-day
for the purpose of accepting the Severn
River bridge, but the contractor, Mr..
Weaver, did not put in his appearance
and the matter has been postponed until
to morrow. The cold, blustry day pre-
vented the Commissioners from visiting
the bridge as they expected to do, and
they devoted the day to passing and ex-
aiming accounts, aud attending to the
routine work of the board. Next Tuesday
is set apart as the day for the election of
a County Treasurer to succeed Mr.. Ban
non DR.. Geo. Wells is spoken of as the
coming man.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
Orphans Court.

In the Orphans Court to-day letters Of
administration ON the estate of Thomas
w. Iglehart, were granted to James A.
Iglehart. Inventories of the real and per-
sonal estate of Chas. c. Tydings were
presented and passed. First accounts of
John +. Williams as administrator and
trustee of Edwin Perry. was passed. First
account off,. Thomas Beard administrator
of Edward G. Beard was presented and
passed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
Third Watch Club.

J. Smith No. As Maryland Avenue will
shortly start third watch club Any
member of this club will be furnished
either Gold or Silver Watch, or any 9th
er article in the Jewelry line, at bottom
cash prices. and on easy terms. Ladies
and gentlemen are requested to call and
learn particulars of the club. 329
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
will Celebrate His RIrthdnr.

: Master IA Eddie Gautt,little son of Mr.. L.
\ Can't popular member of the Annap.
s y Oar, has issued invitations to his little
.llelaS 70 assist him celebrate his b rthday
eu0tFow afternoon from four to six.
' sRars BY the box, at wholesale prices. at
suaes Bros, Main Street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
4 Good Suggestion.

-, I a - eeen suggested that ii might be a
ss e,s 1 'uca lor persons residing away from
~ NV having relatives or friends buried in
~ ~ wv wv cemetery TO send them copies of
i a. v q containing articles on The
i ~ cemetery to enlist their sympathies
N~e thelr customer w Wa VS
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29

AT the regular meeting Of the Historical
Society last evening. Rev j. w McIIvaiu
OF Baltimore. read an interesting paper
upon the life and works of Ninian B,.aIl
who has rightly been styled one of the
founders of Maryland His life has been
evolved from disiracting family traditions
al variance with the poorly written but
authetic State and county records. A
Scotch Presbyterian fleeing from intoler-
ant England, Ninian Beall landed on the
shores of Maryland about 1860. He soon
attained an important position in the Pro-
vince as an enterprising business man.
lie founded the iron industry of Maryland
and controlled at the same time large
Touring mills. He became distinguished
as merchant, planter. soldier and foun-
der of the Presbyterian church in Mary
land. Ninian Beall became one of the
largest private land in Maryland
and as his will shows, died in happy f.
nancial circumstances. A jealous defender
OF Protestant doctrine he foughtin Coode' s
rebellion with supposed enemies to that
church. and of his wealth gave largely TO
its foundation and spread of Presbyterian
beliefs in this Province
The first joke recorded in colonial times
was perpetfated when the recorder of
deeds styled him as Ringing" Bell This
is believed TO be the oldest Of American
jokes and was recorded in 1867 The
paper which Mr.. McIlvain presented, was
the result Of long and patient work among
the dusty tones Of Maryland Archives.
The paper on the Early Town Govern
ment of Annapolis, !" by Mr.D r. Randall
was deferred to the next meeting of the
Society
A communication was received from
Rev. Geo. A. Leakin, in reference to the
semi-centennial of Carroll county, and
asking the Society, inasmuch as Carroll
was once part of Anne Arundel to take
some action in the matter. The commu-
nication was referred to committee of
three.
Mr. Howard Iglehart was proposed and
elected an active member of the Society.
Prof. +. b. Mayer reported TO the So
ciety his action in reference to the Cert
ficate of Membership" which was still
continued in the hands Of the committee,
of which Prof. Mayer is chairman.
A committee Of three was appointed to
confer with the city authorities in refer
ence to the restoration and preservation of
the city's original charter.
Pomeroy's PetroHHe PiaSter-If you
once give it trial you will never be with
out the above valuable article. 1t is un-
questionable superior to any other plaster.
Sold by druggists and Worthingten 6
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
A Big Haul of Fish.

Our fishermen yesterday made the lar
gest haul of fish that has been made this
season, including rock perch, herring
and shad; among which was shad meas
uring twenty inches and weighing
nine pounds, caught by Mr. John Frank.
The fish market was we'll supplied this
morning and the sales were very good
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
Oxford League.

At the meeting of the Oxford League
last night. Prof Reid after review of the
previous scriptural lesson. considered as
his subject that portion of the scripture
from the interview of Esau and Jacob to
the close of the book of Genesis. The
lesson was very instructive. At the next
meeting the book of Exodus will be par
TALLY considered.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
COnValeScent.

Mr. Vim Harwood, secretary and treas
urer Of the school board, and county ex-
anlner, who has been i'll of pneumonia,
Waap glad to learn is convalescent.
Good Judges OF Cigars and Tobacco should
~ Jones Bros
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
Slight Fire.

lheaarm of fire last night was caused by
iae burning of chimney in one of the
tenement houses of Mr.. j. S. NJ. Basil on
Governor street No damage was done
sad the IRE was soon extinguished.
tor cigars, Cigarettes, and Smoking To-
@eoo try Jones Bros, Main Street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
Had on thn rnnrnra

,,v NY aalga northwest win Is that have
/ i ,,.sss 80 frequently have very material.
ro S,.' y with the tonsers. The wind
han vaa, W.day prevented any tonger
a3ss . 'asa.,,ulng on tue bars, which only
Is n ,ss..ler day I" the many he lost duiug
NJ ToSsesess all Jones Bros. ask for their Cigars
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
Sixth Annual Ball.

THE State Capital Lodge No -, |. Q. NJ, will
4 give their sixth Annual Bail on
Easter Monday Night April nth, 1887,
at the Assembly Rooms, for the benflt or the
Order of VA echanicS.
The Committee pledge themselves to make
this one OF the most peasant aud enjoyable
Balls given this Season, ana hope they wIll be
iberalty patronizeI by Their teienas and the
pubic. supper viii be Sc we'd Dy the German
Ladies' Committee or arrangements are John
l.. Beall, Chairman. Hugh Purvls. David ar
roll, Henry james, Is Il. Mitchell. ThoS. Sher-
lock, Geo. PARKINSON. Tickets 30 cents, adj
hitting a gent eman and ladies'. rs
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
Laid to Rest.

The funeral of Mrs. Freeman, the aged
lady who died on Sunday. took place this
afternoon from her late residence on King
George street. Rev. Mr.. Southgate Rec.
tor of st. Anne's read the funeral services.
The remains were inferred in the City
Cemetery.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
Sailed for Enrnne.

Ms E Terry, sister of Mrs. Marshall
Oliver, sn estimable lady of our city sailed
Yesterday for Europe, where she will re-
main several months.
We@ve just opened the finest line of Cigars
q Jones Bros, Main Street
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
Bay Ridge Railroad.

This road is said to be in very unsafe
condition. and it is to be hoped that the
owners of this summer resort will have it
thoroughly overhauled before the season
opens. 1t was built in hasty manner,
and all who travelled over it last summer,
remember its rough condition.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
Surgical Operation.

This morning, at his office. DR.. w. G.
Claude excsed an epithelioma. or cancer
Gus tumor, from the lower lip of Geo.
Bailey. The growth was large requiring
the removal of more than half the lip.
Mr.. Bailey bore the operation bravely and
is doing we'll
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
Fire Drill.

g Pip h S'ar monthly practice drill of
" Julian p1ns.hent took place last night
sessrr ~ baewer, foreman. was in
~ u.sl ae engine was taken to the car
seele lhe is ',u u avenue aud State Circle,
lheownr' ' a.. vas made. A good stream
saliAe sal the engine was in perfect
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
Improved.

Bernard, the little son of Mr. Fletcher
BASIL Germantown, who pulled over "A
vessel Of I've badly scalding his arm, is
somewhat improved to-day,
Cigars by the box, at Jones Bros, on Main
Street
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
Uncle Toms Cabin.

We think nobody ever saw more salts
factory rendition of that famous drama,
Uncle Toms Cabin, +" that was represent
ed last evening at the Dime. All the great
audience evidently entertained asimilar
opinion. The plantation scenes. with their
songs and camp meeting hymns, were just
what our own eyes beheld, cur own ears
heard many time. long ago, in the far
south. Little Eva was charming. Topsy
irresistbly funny. and Uncle Tom pathetic
and eloquent with truth aud tenderness.
So perfect a performance deserves and
will receive generous public patronage.
Washington Republican. Uncle Tom s
and 2. Seats now on sale at Goodman
Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
RemoYalorn HeaYr Gun.

The large eight briich loading rifle was
taken from the depot to-day to the Naval
Academy wharf, where ii will be taken
over to the Naval Proving Grounds, where
ii will be tested. Mr.. Frank Shipley,
superintendent the removal from the depot.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29

Take -FOUR Watches. Clocks, and Jewelry
for repairs to j. SMITH, 46 Maryland
Avenue. Satisfaction guaranteed or mon
refunded.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29

mi. paper Is circulated and read by
-. ,sopIe In Annapolis, than any other
-, Published here, and 10 is the best
.,diam for advertising.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
What True Meril viii Do.

The unprecedented sale of BOschee's
German Syrup within few years, has
astoRished the world. 1t is without doubt
the safes tand best remedy ever discover
ed for the speedy and effectual cure of
Coughs, Colds and the severest Lung
troubles. 1t acts on an entirely different
principle from the usual prescriptions
given by Physicians, as it does not dry
up Cough and leave the disease still In
tile system. but on the contrary removes
the cause of the trouble, heals the parts
affected and leaves them in a purely
healthy condition A bottle kept in the
house for use when the diseases make
their appearance, will save doctors bills
and long spell OF s.lious illness. A
trial will convince you OF taese facts. It
Is positively sold by all druggists and
general dealers in the lgnds Price. 70
Esnts. lxre8 botsaeA
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
As sole Agent for John Wanamaker

As sole Agent for John Wanamaker
OF Philadelphia. am now prepared to
exhibit full line of Samples both for the
Custom and Ready made Clothing depart.
ments. Your measure taken and goods
made in the best Custom Manner at low
prices and tit guaranteed or no sale. In
the ready made clothing department
have full line of samples representing
the stock of Wanamaker. and by the
Wanamakcr system of measurement. Can
fit all sizes aud shapes from the smallest
child to The largest man. Prices are guar
anteed by Wanamaker TO be lower than
other establishments-in fact, by has Oacn
guarantee you get all the benefit of a per
sonal visit to the house of Wanamaker
ITSELF Clerical suits made to order. and
society uniforms furnished on short no
tice at low prices. F. o. WHITE, Agt.
II Ne. 4 Francis ST., Annapolis, Nd.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29

"QuintOle0."-T GREAT MALARIA
and FEVER and AGUE REMEDY. Reliable
safe and efficient Price so cents per bot
tie. For sale by all Druggists
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
Personal.

Mr. l.. Morgan, of Baltimore is the
cues. Of Mr. Nelson Basil. East street.
For Cigars of all gra les, Jones Bros. is the
Place,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29

LNOR sALE.-A sixteen foot BATTEAU'
y with a comp etc outfit Will be sod cheap
Apply to w. III. r. wilson. i son. Main Street
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
az AL1EApIsIA1s

=, insertion. SI.UO; suDse-
eos inch, mn 20 cents. Liberal rates made
4. ,l a9.o 81 Of square will constitute i'i'
ssssp. ..,oupcement OF marriages ana
Hrdsry i.,, ,oi'itiary notices Will be charg-
sestbs Tree, y hatf the usual rates OF advertlS-
loa notices and ol Political ne, or sp0ei"i com
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
..,no,i. & baltimore short Line II. II

Annapolis
,.t5s ARRIVE IL BALTIMORE.
10 AZ .. $40 a. m. Arfi!o at 80 i'' - e. -, -,
la I2WnoOn % 10 ~ ~
40 y, IA. ".v' y a.
,r,,,ngg. IARRivEIN ANSAPOLIs,
LElyk BAH ssGs m. Arrivo at ID a. m.
bate al 9uln nm. Bis .. m,
COUP IN. 'sl0 - M
guNpAY TAINS;
,..... ANNAPOLIS ~ so a, N. and 100 p. IN,
ba,s italtlliIOrr at y.3) u. ~. aud go y. IN.
s.,hts received aud dispatched daily, at
reasonable rates. -,.,,,,, -.
.UNDERHILL, President.
: y. JOHNSON, Supt'
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
Arrested the Third Time

eaos - - :. U Loker, of the steamer Gov
PbFnssaa Onas, reports to Commander
eaeo y, me arrest of Capt. Frank
sssrp,s ~ b vac third time for dredging on
va s 49, vars IL the Potomac river He
ssnly gu % Leonardtown, St. Mary's
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
TIME TABLES.
annapolis, W. a ID. Railroad.

r.,r TRAINS ARRIVE.
TRAINS n a IN Mail. ......... ....s.Jo Il. m.
MAI .... 49, ~ o. ia Accom-. ........, Las .. III.
Aecoio...-'' ~; a D. m. Mail ........5 5O p. M
va. .s.s.' an p. N. Accom...'.' ..'o.VO p IN.
A.so' ~. rains will leave Annapolis at S.do a.
A. and ~ gp ,"hi are run between baltimore
lhtgus5, on all the above trains.
cd Ann5p g,~gbt 10 aud from baltimore every
\. i''yII 5aai freight Tuesday ana fridaS a' wv
A ID, -.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29

Don's Wit all day in Barber Shop to
get Shave or Hair Cut but 70 to RAW.
LING $ new Shaving Parlor. 50 Maryland
Avenue. where all work is guaranteed. OPP.
posie Hart Cigar Store.
52V W.T. RawLa&ss.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29
RUSSIAN HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS

Is the best Condition Medicine for Horses Cattle and Swine
known Having been in in Russia and other European
tries for the fifty years. where they specific
for all diseases incident the above named animals such Ep
zoo Distemer Coughs Colds Cosveness Stoppge Of Water
Hide Bound Loss of Appetite Fever euro Pneumonia Loss OF
Cad &C., &c. PRICE 20 CENTS A PACKAGE
HODGES CITY DRUG STORE,
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29

I'd Fresh 1 p best Home Made Talfy
siss, on Ir noaSted eanuts, at 81 West
and Saturday in the Market.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29

We give few of many unsolicited testimonials file,
show the high in which the RUSSIAN Horse CATTLE
Powders are held by those who have used them
have used HORSE CATTLE POWDERS with
the bappies effect and consider them the best Horse Medicine
have used in fact, would not be without them.
J. II. VANsANT,
Ag Adams Express Co., Also Prop Vansant Livery Stables
We fully endorse the above.
GARDNER HOWARD Futlers Tavern Md. w. CLAUDE NJ D.
W. T. REvELL, NJ. d., Elk Reg. Wills, e. r. w. SHEKELLs,
CHRISTIAN RoCKLITZ, GEO w, DuvALL,
st. Margarets p O., Nd j. w. TUCKER,
r. I. BRIcE, North Severn, Md. Annapolis, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-29

Pomeroys Petr0Hne PfaSter-If you
once give it trial you will never be with
out the above valuable article. 1t is un-
questionable superior to any other plaster
Sold by druggists and Worthingten &
Co., agents, Annapolis. Md
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-04-27
D
Slightly Mixed.

E. B. Caldwell, a ranchmen living near
Perrysburg, was killed on Tuesday by un-
known parties. He was travelling be-
tween Choteau and Fort Benton when he
was shot by some ambushed assassin; it is
supposed by Mustache Joe, the driver Of
the mail, who generally carried gold dust.
Montana Live Stock Journal,
The foregoing is good illustration Of
the way news becomes distorted in going
the Grounds of the press Good natured
Charley Richter will not be pleased with
the sobriquet of "Mustache Joe" and if
the Journal man ever gets down this way
he is likely to be assassinated for charging
Charley with the commission Of this deed.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-04-27
----Aap- p->% 4 CD NbsN-<ssm---
A FRIGHTFUL WRECK.
The Worst Accident That Has Happened
Either in the Construction or Opera
ton of the Northern Pacific.

SPOKANE FALLS, April ga special to
the News from Yakima says: Thursday
afternoon, between 3 and o'clock, ter
rible railroad accident occurred on the
Cascade division Of the Northern Pacific
four miles beyond Cleetum. The west
bound train, pushing fat ear loaded with
laborers, was going around the curve lead
ing to the trestle at a good rate of speed,
when it ran into the consolidated engine,
which was going east tender first. The
fiat ear passed half way through the ten
der and then crushed up against the pilot
of the west bound train on which were
two men. The unfortunates were crushed
to pulp, only foot and one hand being
left by which to identify them. The con-
solidatiOn engine was knocked distance
of eighty feet. There were five men kill
ed outright and one has since died. The
injured number eighteen. All of the ply
siclans of Ellenburg were Immediately
sent to the front by special train and are
rendering every service possible. The
scene Of the accident as described by the
uninjured present beggars description.
Blood was scattered in every direction and
the neighboring rocks bear evidence of
the fearful carnage. The accident is the
fault of one of the trains crew neglecting
to flag, as per orders. The dead and in
jured were brought to Cleetum Thursday
night. District Attorney Sniyely left for
the scene of the accident this afternoon to
make thorough examination and ascer-
tain where the blame rests. This is the
worst accident that has happened either
in the construction or the operation of the
road
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-04-27
Another Cyclone.

SUFFOLK, Va, April 19.-Last night d
cyclone visited this section with fatal and
destructive effects. Its track was about
one hundred yards wide. The house Of
John Wright, six miles north of Suffolk,
was completely demolished. Mr.. Wright
and his wife and young sister and james
Luke were in the house at the time. Mrs.
Wright and Mr.. LIKE were instantly kill
ed, the young gin fatally injured :ald Mr..
Wright was seriously injured Much
other damage wa done to property along
the path Of the cyclone.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-04-27
THE RIVER RATES.
rofnt Tariff Issued by the n. p. r.. II. and
Benton transportation Company,

THE Northern Pacific railroad company
and Benton transportation company have
issued Joint freight tariff, under the re-
,nirpmpnts of the interstate commerce
law. This is to govern freight shipped
,hrough from st. Paul Or Duluth to points
an the river under one bill of lading, but
no one is prevented thereby from shippin g
n Bismarck, and under contract with
rhe river company, re-billing from that
nofnt to Benton or other places on the
river. Our large shippers, who have a
special contract with the transportation
company, will do this and secure a lower
rate than is named below, which is the
general tariff, open to everybody. 1t will
be seen at glance that the estimate of the
RIVER PRESS last evening was not far out
Of the way, perhaps not any when the
special river rate is taken into consider
alton.
The rates from St. Paul or Duluth to
Wolf Point, Galpin, Rocky Point, Broad
water's Landing, Judith, Camp Otis aud
Fort Benton are the same, viz:
Merchandise in cents per 100 Insist
class, $500; ID, 1.75; Sd, 1.75; 4th, 100.
Special car load classes in cents per 100 lbs,
-class i, $50; A, 80; B, 1876; G, 80;
alt, lime or cement, 1.15; lumber, lath or
shingles, 1.2O.
These rates for special car loads, while
low, will be reduced by our heavy ship
pers, who have made special contracts
with the transportation company for the
river haul.
The rates from St. Paul and Duluth to
Helena for merchandise per 100 lbs in the
irst four classes are, 1st class, $500, 2nd,
2.5O; 3D., 200, 4th, 1.75. A comparison of
these rates shows decided advantage in
favor of the river route and Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-04-27
THE LAST OBSTACLE REMOVED.
The Manitoba Right of Way Through the
Reservation Appraised and the Sail
ing is Now Clear

Washington special TO the Pioneer
Press says: The report Of the appraisers
for the right of wav for the st. Paul, Min
neapolis u Manitoba road through the
Fort Berthold reservation in Dakota was
received at The Indian office to-day and
was at once approved by Commissioner
Upshaw and sent 10 tile secretary for his
signature. A tile land through which
Valueless for agricultural purposes, the
appraisers made up of Indian Agent Gift
ford and HE post trader at Buford, decid-
ed that fifty cents per acre would be am
pie compensation for il and as the road
will use about 10, 900 ,.cres it will net the
Indians nbouI $4,000. The next step will
be the appra' sement Of the right Of way
up the Milk river through the Montana
reservation and for this work Mr.. Lincoln,
the late agent at the Belknap agency, was
design lied 10 take Agent Clifford S place on
the board OF apprai. .-tl. NJ. Lincoln has
just been succeeded by The new agent, Mr..
Field OF Maryland, and to day telegraphed
his unWillingness to serve without COM
pensatiOn, now that he is out of office.
The Indian commissioner telegraphed the
Manitoba company that it ought to allow
Mr.. Lincoln, if he served on the commits
sion, the regular salary of an Indian i'm
spector, IS per day. This the road by
wire agreed to do, and Mr.. Lincoln will
serve. The Manitoba is pushing its ex-|
tension night and day, and a telegram was
from w. E. Smith, its general So
licitor, asking that the plat of definite To-
cation in the Indian reservation be ap-
proved as early as possible, as the road is
ready TO push through. The right of way
across the public lands has already been
approved.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-04-27
The Late Major Blaine.

Major John E. Blaine, whose death at
Hot Springs, Arkansas, on the 21st inst,
was recorded in our dispatches yesterday,
was connected with the army as early as
1868 as military store keeper, which posi-
tion he resigned in May 1870. He was
surveyor general of the territory for sew
eral years, and was appointed major and
paymaster on the 3rd of March, 1875, sue
ceeding Major, now Colonel Rodney
Smith, as paymaster of this district. He
served in the department until nearly
three years ago when he was ordered to
New York City, and at his own request
was last year sent back and relieved Maj.
VIM. Ell. Eckles. Major Blaine has been
in failing health for several years and had
become so enfeebled that he was, granted a
leave of absence and went to the Hot
Springs for treatment. He leaves wife
and three children.